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[alicetheauto]

Also, that "trick axle" looks like a beam axle. It is a replacement for the rear subframe which is often to allow coilover suspension dampers to be used. It is also MUCH lighter than a conventional subframe. Value is very dependent on the quality of the subframe and its condition. It looks like there are at least 2 rollcages in that lot as well. The engine which is pictured in the dark, under the car, appears to be an a-series as opposed to the later a-plus, because it has the long arm on nthe clutch. Look around for brake setups in the garage, if you find any front brake discs on driveshafts, measure and see if they are 7.5" or 8.4" diameter. If they are 7.5", then a second hand pair of the discs with hubs and brake calipers is worth a couple of hundred quid a go.... I would almost expect a couple of sets of those in that garage.
You have probably got £3k+ of parts in that lock-up, well done.

[Nic]

you have a genuine R/h cooper S fuel tank, most of these go for £200 - £250 on ebay.

[998dave]

16 I Would love to know what this bonnet is from, its the same size as a mini bonnet.

Simple. Its off a Riley elf / Hornet.

Fancy selling it? Where are you?

[lindy119]

16 I Would love to know what this bonnet is from, its the same size as a mini bonnet.

Simple. Its off a Riley elf / Hornet.

Fancy selling it? Where are you?

Anyone else think that that bonnet could be used for a 7/8 port head? Or will it not fit a mini?

[lindy119]

You have so much cool stuff!! How many minis was he planning on building!!?? An army??!!

[bltrdly]

You have so much cool stuff!! How many minis was he planning on building!!?? An army??!!

Haha, thats the funny thing, its all for one mini!

Ive just got a lot more stuff out today, im going to put pictures up later today.

[bltrdly]

Fancy selling it? Where are you?

Manchester. Ive got 2 hornet bonnets at the moment, ill get pictures of both up

[bltrdly]

Can anyone help me identify the clocks that ive just pulled out the garage. One goes to 90mph, the other is 130mph. Im guessing 90 is a cooper, the 130 is a cooper s?

[Paulo666davey]

16 I Would love to know what this bonnet is from, its the same size as a mini bonnet.

Simple. Its off a Riley elf / Hornet.

Fancy selling it? Where are you?

Anyone else think that that bonnet could be used for a 7/8 port head? Or will it not fit a mini?

they cane be used for a 7/8 port mini, i bought a bonnet just the same but it was fibreglass basically it was a copy of that bonnet with no hole in the front and you just cut a hole in the front to your requirements,
the guy from pl minis had one on his mini.
http://www.plmini.co...76_dhr_side.jpg

[Paulo666davey]

Can anyone help me identify the clocks that ive just pulled out the garage. One goes to 90mph, the other is 130mph. Im guessing 90 is a cooper, the 130 is a cooper s?

the cooper s one should have gear selection marks if i am right, they are a yellow/orange colour i think, used for i identification of when to change gear if you didnt have a rev counter

[joe90gt]

Naa , its all worthless , I 'll take it of your hands for quid

[maggies_minder]

as many have said your on a little goldmine,

do some research before selling to make sure you get what everything is worth and dont get done over,

good luck bud

[bltrdly]

as many have said your on a little goldmine,

do some research before selling to make sure you get what everything is worth and dont get done over,

good luck bud

Thanks mate A few people have also told me to take my time, at the end of the day i should sell it at my own pace and when im ready

Just uploading pictures of todays find, will post asap.

[E-Tizzle]

if that door ( i assume its one and has been turned over in second picture) is in good condition all over, which it could be as been in garage for 15 years. then it will be worth a lot.

doors go for stupid money, top condition one, maybe £200 or more.
you will need to check it over first tho, especially at the bottom for signs of rust.

[bltrdly]

Ok the pictures have finally finished uploading, so here they are:

The 2nd hornet bonnet, not in the best conditions:




So many dials and clocks!










Group photo!


2 boxed shock absorbers.




(This one (The black one) was in its own special little leather bag.But I cant figure out why my dad would separate and take care of this one above all the others, any ideas?)









Theres two of these: